Add Device - how to connect -> Add existing device - select operating system
Add existing device - select operating system
Summary
This page is the first step in connecting an existing AwaBerry device to your account. Here, you will select the operating system of the device you wish to connect. This choice helps the system prepare the correct installation instructions for the next steps.
awaBerry Linux Device Integration
The awaBerry web application provides comprehensive device access capabilities, including secure web-to-local connections, remote desktop access, and browser-based SSH and file browsing. It facilitates efficient device operations and automization tasks, allowing users to control and manage their devices from anywhere.
Add existing device - MAC
This page guides you through connecting an existing Mac device to your account. You will name your device, receive instructions to install software on your Mac, copy a device ID, and then wait for the device to connect. Once successfully connected and configured, you will be redirected to the device's configuration page.
Add existing device - WINDOWS
This manual page explains how to connect your existing Windows device to the Awaberry platform. You will be guided through setting a unique name for your device, installing necessary software by copying commands into your device's terminal, and verifying its successful connection. The process ensures your device is properly recognized and ready for use within the Awaberry ecosystem.
Page Access
You can access this page by navigating to: /connect_steps_existing
Page Functionalities
This page, titled "New AwaBerry Device," guides you to select your device's operating system. You will see a prompt: "Please select the operating system in use:" followed by three interactive tiles:
- Mac OS (Apple based): Tap this option if your device runs Mac OS. A subtitle informs you that the installer is available via brew.
- Linux (Ubuntu / Debian / RedHat based): Select this if your device uses a Linux distribution like Ubuntu, Debian, or RedHat. The subtitle confirms support for these systems.
- Windows (10 / 11 / Server): Choose this option for Windows-based devices. The subtitle indicates that the installer is available via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Upon tapping any of these operating system options, your selection is automatically registered, and the application will immediately proceed to the next step in the connection process. There is no separate 'Continue' button required for this page.
Scenario Executions
Possible usage steps within this page
To successfully navigate through this page, follow these steps:
- Select Mac OS: Locate and tap the tile labeled "Mac OS (Apple based)". The page will automatically advance to the next step in the connection process.
- Select Linux: Locate and tap the tile labeled "Linux (Ubuntu / Debian / RedHat based)". The page will automatically advance to the next step in the connection process.
- Select Windows: Locate and tap the tile labeled "Windows (10 / 11 / Server)". The page will automatically advance to the next step in the connection process.
Possible errors which may occur on this page
On this specific page, errors directly triggered by user interaction (such as an invalid selection) are not possible, as selecting any of the provided operating system options automatically proceeds to the next step. Any potential issues, such as network connectivity problems preventing the next page from loading, would typically be generic application errors and not specific to the operating system selection itself. If such an error occurs, you might see a general error message or the application might not advance as expected.
